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Candlefish 16 and 18

Designs by Sam Devlin
Review by Tad Roberts
Sam Devlin’s Candlefish designs for large tiller-steered outboards with strong traditional sheerline with real purpleheart external stem.

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Weekender 28

Design by Kevin Dibley
Review by Tad Roberts
The Kevin Dibley–designed Weekender 28 is traditional in its styling with moderate outboard power and a dayboat layout.

Divinite 8.50

Design by Eric Henseval, Review by Tad Roberts
Designer Eric Henseval has created a simplified trimaran structure with modern good looks, the Divinite 8.50.

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Osemka

Design by Janusz Maderski
Commentary by Tad Roberts
Osemka is 26 feet and can be set up as a coastal cruiser with a fractional rig or as a bluewater yacht with a two-headsail Solent-cutter rig.

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Rhode Runner

Design by John C. Harris and Dillon Majoros,
Review by Mike O’Brien,
Photographs courtesy of Chesapeake Light Craft
Rhode Runner runabout combines classic style with modern construction, and it runs efficiently with modest power.

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Flatfish

by Mike O’Brien, Design by Joel White
Joel White’s Flatfish design is a centerboard modification of the N.G. Herreshoff−designed Fish class.

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James Cutter

by Tad Robers, Design by Jim Franken
The James Cutter, designed by Jim Franken, favors traditional function and beauty over interior volume and amenities.

Double-Ended Gaff Sloop

by Mike O’Brien – Design by Paul Gartside
This 19’ sloop from Paul Gartside is a handy daysailer that offers minimalist accommodation for camp-cruising.

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